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Ronald Bartholomew Paquette
Jan 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Paquette, on January 7th, 2026, at the age of 85. Ron died peacefully with family at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Nova Scotia.
His life was defined by love, loyalty and deep devotion to Diane, his soulmate of 60+ years, along with his children and extended family. Born...
Derek Jeffrey Atkins
Jan 4, 2026
ATKINS, Derek Jeffrey ~ Age 47, of Auburn, Kings Co., N.S., passed away peacefully in Q.E.II Health Sciences Centre, Victoria General Site, Halifax, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by family members.
Born November 19th, 1978, in Berwick, Nova Scotia, he was a son of C. George Atkins, and the late...
Robert Gordon "Rob" Clarke
Dec 29, 2025
Clarke, Robert Gordon "Rob" ~ Age 73, passed away with his loving family beside him on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Robert of Kentville was born in Wolfville and was the son of the late Gordon and Gladys (Hatt) Clarke of Belcher Street in Port Williams. Robert was formerly employed as an auditor for Superior Propane...
Joseph John Vidito
Dec 29, 2025
Joseph John Vidito ~ age 75 of Nictaux Falls NS, passed away on December 29th, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 8th, 1950, to M. Grace (Gregory) and the late Joseph M. Vidito. Joseph spent many years as a salvage yard operator where he was a mechanic and tow truck driver....
Ian Charles Andrew Freeman
Dec 29, 2025
Freeman, Ian Charles Andrew – 64, of Berwick, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Worcestershire, England, he was a son of the late Walter and Patricia (Andrews) Freeman. Ian loved to garden and he was a handyman for anything and everything at Liberty Lodge that needed fixing. If it could be grown or...
Ralph Ernest Mead
Dec 29, 2025
MEAD, Ralph Ernest- 96 of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at home overlooking the lake with family. Ralph attended Hazel Hill School, Rothesay Netherwood School, NB, then joined Pictou Highlanders (Canadian Army Infantry) in Canso & PEI. Then went on to Acadia University (Engineering Class of 1950), Radio College of Canada Toronto, PHILCO Toronto (building radios),...
Ruth Emelie Armstrong
Dec 26, 2025
ARMSTRONG (Morris), Ruth Emelie ~ age 83, of Melvern Square, Annapolis Co., N.S., passed away suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at home. Born on July 30, 1942, in Middleton, she was a daughter of the late P. Donald and Norene J. (Woodworth) Morris.
Ruth was a graduate of the Provincial...
Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Caldwell
Dec 25, 2025
CALDWELL, Cynthia Jean "Cindy" ~ Age 70, of Morden, Kings Co. N.S., passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born on March 16, 1955, in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late George N. and Hilma M. (Power) Frank. Cynthia was a graduate of Macks Business College, Kentville, and...
Mary Louise White
Dec 23, 2025
White, Mary Louise ~ age 86, of Brickton, NS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Born on May 31, 1939, in North Williamston, NS, Mary was a daughter of the late Levi "Lee" and Katherine (Woodbury) Whitman. Mary was employed at the pharmacy in Bridgetown for 47 years, where she worked as a certified...
Carolyn Ann Porter
Dec 22, 2025
PORTER, Carolyn Anne ~ Age 84, of Middleton, Annapolis Co., N.S., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her home. Born on May 13, 1941, in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Thelma (Wilson) Martin. Carolyn and her late husband enjoyed dancing and spending winters together in Florida. She was...
Ronald Nelson Stoddart
Dec 21, 2025
Stoddart, Ronald Nelson ~ Age 79, of South Williamston, Annapolis Co., NS, passed away on December 21,2025, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Lindsay and Elizabeth (Burns) Stoddart. Ronald is survived by his wife, Wilma and his three sons; Shawn (Marie Eve Durand) Stoddart, Quebec; grandchildren; Nathaniel...
Helen Beatrice Swansburg
Dec 19, 2025
Helen Beatrice Swansburg passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19th in Grand View Manor, Berwick, NS. Born in Halifax, on July 20th, 1924, Helen was the only daughter of Clinton and Winifred (nee Mantle) Larder. She began school at the MacDonald School in Middleton, NS, following which she lived in New Brunswick. During her teen years,...
Jacob "Lloyd" Dyck
Dec 18, 2025
Jacob "Lloyd" Dyck passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the age of 81 years in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. He was born in Altona, Manitoba on September 27, 1944. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Nathan (Nicola Holdsworth) and Joel; grandchildren, Samson, Fiona, James, Baker, and Mary. He was very proud of his...
Robert Alexander Macneil
Dec 16, 2025
MacNeil, Robert Alexander ~ age 78, of Wilmot, NS, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in New Glasgow, NS, he was a son of the late Douglas and Gertrude (MacEachern) MacNeil.
Robert possessed a keen business sense and was a passionate entrepreneur throughout...
Joan Marie Grant
Dec 16, 2025
Grant (Connell), Joan Marie ~ 72 of Bridgetown, Annapolis Co., NS, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Valley Hospice, Kentville, NS. Born on July 19, 1953, to parents, Frederick and Ruth (Oliver) Connell. Joan loved to garden, especially flowers. She married Blair Grant and was a housewife most of her life. In her...
Marilyn Mildred Taylor
Dec 16, 2025
Taylor, Marilyn Mildred ~ 82, of Bridgetown, formerly of Middleton, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on June 10, 1943 in Toronto, she was a daughter of the late William "Bill" and Mildred (MacDonald) Evans. Marilyn is survived by her brother-in-law, Richard (Audrey) Elmore, Bridgetown; Marilyn Chute and Wayne Verrette, Kingston;...
Jason Kenneth Aldred
Dec 15, 2025
Aldred, Jason Kenneth – 49, of Nictaux, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 15, 2025 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on December 4, 1976 in Middleton, he was a son of Rick and Gail (Lawrence) Aldred, Melvern Square.
Jason was a jack of all trades but truly loved his...
William Harold "Bill" Woodman
Dec 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of William Harold "Bill" Woodman of New Minas, Kings Co., N.S. Bill passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, at the age of 80. Born on November 2, 1945, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia,...
Shirley Marie Clarke
Dec 12, 2025
Clarke, Elder Shirley Marie ~ age 73, of Glooscap First Nation, started her journey to the Spirit World on Friday, December 12, 2025.
She passed at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia, Shirley was a daughter of the late Chief Joseph...
Catherine Mary Simpson
Dec 10, 2025
Simpson, Catherine Mary – 75, of Lockhartville, Hants Co., passed away peacefully in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Edmonton, AB, she was a daughter of the late Robert William and Elizabeth Ingrahm (Allan) Simpson.
Catherine attended high school at Eastglen in Edmonton, AB. She was a national-level track and...
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